Welcome to the International Cancer Institute
The International Cancer Insitute (ICI) is a non-governmental not-for-profit organization that specializes in cancer care, research, training, and outreach services. We operate from Eldoret, Kenya. However. We have partnerships across Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Cancer Care, Research, Training
Our main purpose is to expand education and training opportunities in cancer care, research, training, and advocacy across SSA through multi-sectoral collaborations and partnerships with relevant governmental and Non-governmental organizations. We also facilitate the functions of the College of Oncologists of East, Central, and Southern Africa (ECSACO).
Check our education and training programs!
About Us
Mission
To prevent and cure cancer through pioneering interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research, to translate new knowledge into better prevention and treatment, and to provide effective and compassionate clinical care that improves the lives of patients with cancer and their families. ICI is committed to excellence in research, dynamic partnerships between collaborating centers, laboratories and clinics, robust outreach and education throughout sub-Saharan Africa, while engaging in outstanding education and training programs for future cancer scientists and clinicians.
Vision
To midwife cancer medicine discoveries, lead efforts to prevent and cure cancer in sub-Saharan Africa, and contribute to solving the problems of cancer globally while providing the optimal level of safe, innovative, compassionate care for patients with cancer throughout the region
Core Values
Quality, Integrity, Respect for People, Personal Accountability, Collaboration, Sustainability, Innovation, Diversity, Leadership, Good Citizenship, Team Work, and Customer Commitment.
Meet the team
Dr. Mary Akachalong
Head, Office of Laboratory & Pathology
Mr. Stephen Karuru
Head, Office of Data & ICT
Ms. Lilian Ouma
Head, Office of Research
Dr. Nicholas Kisilu
Head, Office of Clinical Care
Dr. Chizi Kiti
Head, Office of Education & Training
Dr. David Muyodi
Manager, ICI Center for Clinical Care and Outreach
Mr. Bonnie Oduor
Director of Operations
Manager, Center for Training, Research, Data & ICT
Prof. Fredrick Chite Asirwa, M.D.
Executive Director & CEO